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Act fast—limited-time deals for students and online flight bookings!
Don’t wait for autumn to arrive—book your fall travel flights now. To thank its online customers, TransAsia Airways is offering special deals on its official website. From now on, purchase round-trip economy class tickets for the Osaka, Chiang Mai, or Bangkok routes departing before September 14th, and the first 200 customers can apply for one round-trip economy class ticket to Busan, Jeju, Okinawa, or Macau. For students, there’s also a group booking offer for Macau flights—get one free ticket when four people travel together!
A Leisurely Summer Night Cruise on the Tamsui River – Embark on a "Blue Highway" Mini Adventure
Taipei City’s Tamsui River Blue Highway night cruise has launched the “Summer Evening Breeze Night Cruise Flight.” The public can take a boat ride along the Tamsui River at night to admire the illuminated bridges, with the itinerary starting from Dadaocheng Wharf, passing through the Guandu Bridge before turning back. Throughout the journey, guides will explain the unique features of the Blue Highway night cruise. The entire trip lasts about two hours, and passengers are allowed to bring their own food onboard.
Michelin three-star chef Yannick Alléno creates a dreamy STAY experience in Taipei 101
Taste the new Simple Table Alleno Yannick menu. Located on the 4th floor of Taipei 101 (near the Songzhi Road exit), STAY is short for Simple Table Alleno Yannick. Actually, as early as November last year, Bear and Meow had wanted to visit when the restaurant first opened.
The Big Reveal Behind the "Upside-Down Twins" Hot Air Balloon Flying Inverted!
The 2013 Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta continues to draw crowds. Following the buzz around the "Black Knight" and "Cow Balloon," the latest hot topic is the "Upside-Down Twins Shaped Balloon" (upside down balloon) that can fly "inverted." The secret to its inverted flight lies in hiding the pilot’s basket inside the balloon envelope, while another balloon guides its flight.
Spooky fun? Chiayi launches a ghostly tour package with divine and ghostly meals
No taboos here！In line with the lunar seventh month, commonly known as “Ghost Month,” Chiayi County Government will hold the religious and cultural creative event “Only in Chiayi – Legends of Gods and Ghosts” starting August 3. The county has created a Ghost Academy, ghostly food trucks, ghostly tour groups, and for the first time, launched 30 kinds of cultural and creative products including “Dragon T-Shirts.” It also offers a “Gods and Ghosts Creative Cuisine Banquet” featuring over 10 dishes for the public to enjoy.
Taiwan’s only “Ice Cream Dream Factory” – delicious and fun
Taiwan’s first ice cream tourism factory, “Ivette Ice Cream Dream Factory,” opened on the 20th, offering an 80% discount across the store until the 21st. During the opening period, customers who donate five receipts can enjoy free ice cream. The business has launched special flavor ice creams such as Tieguanyin and Sanxing scallion, and visitors can also learn about ice cream production through factory tours and DIY experiences.
Dinosaurs are here!
Dinosaurs are here! Taiwan’s cultural and creative exhibition “Dinosaur Dream Park” made its debut at the Taiwan Expo Museum in Hsinchu on the 20th. The 450-ping exhibition space features all kinds of sea, land, and air Mesozoic-era dinosaurs never before seen in Taiwan, along with 3D animated films and interactive games. Local Hsinchu residents can purchase tickets for just NT$199 upon presenting ID, while groups of 20 or more enjoy a discounted rate of NT$180.
Revitalizing a Decade-Abandoned Building: Taitung Sailfish Hotel Opens
Taitung Sailfish Golden Classic Business Hotel officially commenced operations yesterday (the 20th). Revamped and reopened by the Tuna Family hotel chain after more than ten years of abandonment, the property aims to boost the commercial vitality of the old train station area by integrating attractions such as a cinema complex.
What pairs best with a refreshing beer? Spicy hot pot wins over non-pungent options.
On hot summer days, many people enjoy drinking beer to beat the heat. Whether at restaurants, stir-fry shops, or snack stalls, beer is always the perfect companion—even Taiwan’s favorite “hot pot” goes wonderfully with beer. Yesterday (20th), the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation invited hot pot vendors to present “Suan Cai Bai Rou Pot” (Pickled Mustard & Pork Hot Pot) and “Spicy Hot Pot” for a public vote. Which type of hot pot is the best match for beer?
British neoclassical architectural style — E-DA Skyline’s summer “Earth Defense” travel package is a hit
Want to have a fun-filled family vacation in the summer while fully enjoying a resort atmosphere? Nestled around the Guanyinshan Scenic Area in Kaohsiung County and adjacent to I-Shou University as well as I-Shou International Elementary and Junior High School, E-DA Skyline Hotel presents itself with British neoclassical architecture and an elegant interior style. Teaming up with E-DA World Theme Park and E-DA Mall, it transforms Taiwan’s leisure landscape and stands as a vacation hotel that combines entertainment, shopping, and sightseeing in Taiwan.
Clam digging and a lucky draw for a 30-jin (15 kg) grouper are happening in Qigu.
The five-week-long "2013 Tainan City Qigu Sightseeing Red-Mouth Grouper Festival" kicks off on the 20th. The public can join free clam-digging activities, wetland eco-tours, and live music performances. There will also be seafood auctions and giveaways of 1,000 food portions, plus a lucky draw for a fresh 30-jin grouper. The series of events will take place every weekend through August 11.
Time travel? The “Golden Horse” and “Miss Golden Horse” make an appearance in Su’ao
One of the shared memories of 1950s Taiwan, the “Golden Horse” made a comeback during the “Cold Spring Water Splash” event at the 20th and 21st Su’ao Cold Spring Culture Festival in the small town of Su’ao. The “Golden Horse Sightseeing Special Bus” departs daily at 9:00 AM from in front of the old Su’ao Railway Station, passing through seven stops, with a one-way ticket priced at just NT$30. A specially made mini version of the Golden Horse has also been placed in front of the former Taiwan Motor Transport Su’ao Station for visitors to take photos.
You can always get home, no matter how late it is — Taiwan’s only 24-hour bus is in Taichung
You can always get home, no matter how late it is — Taichung City Bus Route 86 is the only 24-hour bus service in Taiwan. The route runs between East Coast Villa and Xinmin Senior High School, passing well-known locations such as the Golden Leopard Club, Taichung City Hall, and Taichung Park. Coupled with Taichung City’s current policy of free rides for the first 8 kilometers when using an IC card, it essentially offers free transport home for people during the late night hours.
Stroll through Taipei’s Art and Cultural Center & Experience a Unique Literary Atmosphere
Although Taipei is a bustling commercial metropolis, along the Bannan Line of the MRT, spots like the Sishisan South Village at Shifu Station, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park at Guoguan Station, and Huashan 1914 Creative Park at Xinxing Station shine as three vibrant cultural highlights. They illuminate and infuse the city’s artistic vibe into the fast-paced urban life. After night falls, you can also head to the 24-hour Eslite Dunhua Branch to read a good book, as if escaping the hustle and bustle and wandering to the ends of the earth.
Spend a Night at a Temple / Nostalgic Shitoushan & Meals Under NT$100
The Kuanyin Hall is the largest temple in the Shitoushan area, built in 1897. With its serene and solemn architecture surrounded by lush, verdant mountains, strolling here amid the evening drums and morning bells brings a sense of peace and tranquility. Shitoushan, named for its lion-head-like shape, has been renowned for its scenic beauty since the Japanese colonial period.
The resort blends in with the local scenery and hosts parties in limestone caves
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Taiwan High-Speed Rail’s “Happy Cartoon Train” Debuts Adorably; Full Schedule Summary
Taiwan High-Speed Rail’s “Happy Cartoon Train” officially launched on the 22nd, with both the interior and exterior of the train fully decorated with characters from Cartoon Network. Finn, Jake, Princess Bubblegum, and more can be spotted everywhere, with their adorable appearances drawing constant exclamations of delight and attracting many children who ask their parents to take them for a ride. In response to reader requests, ETtoday EBC News Cloud has specially compiled the recent schedule for the “Happy Cartoon Train.” The Taiwan High-Speed Rail Administration stated that the operating schedule for the “Happy Cartoon Train” is, in principle, published weekly on a dedicated
Creating a Wedding Photography Base – Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan Management Office Opens a "Happiness Suite"
Continuing the concept of "White Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan," the Tourism Bureau’s Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan Coastal National Scenic Area Administration is actively transforming Tainan City’s Beimen District into a happiness town. In addition to promoting wedding photography spots, in January this year, they thoughtfully established a "Happiness Suite" where couples can touch up makeup, change outfits, or take a break to recharge before continuing their photo sessions.
Feeling down? Take a healing trip to a "therapeutic" fishing port.
Feeling down? Take a healing trip to "Wushibi" (Black Stone Nose)! Wushibi Fishing Port in Changbin Township, Taitung County, was once voted the champion of the "Roaming the World" category in Taiwan’s Top 10 Most Charming Fishing Ports. The scattered wooden rafts in Wushibi Fishing Port float leisurely on the azure seawater, resembling a painting. It has even been described by netizens as a place where “just standing here and daydreaming can make all your worries vanish,” offering a truly magical therapeutic effect for the soul.
Do the night market’s duty students mean Kaohsiung residents never have a “Monday Blue”?
In Kaohsiung, even when the two-day weekend is over, facing Monday can still be a happy, not melancholic, experience. The reason? There’s a night market at Labor Park in the evening — a night market that only sets up on Mondays. It's considered the most dedicated night market duty student in the hearts of Kaohsiung people.